Archive for 2021
Chronoculture promises ‘smart’ farming, reduced waste
A plant flourishes when its circadian rhythm is in sync with its environment, reducing the cost and impact of inputs while boosting yields.
Pest plants and animals leave a frightening $1.7 trillion bill
These species can threaten the health of plants and animals, including humans. And they cause huge economic harm.
Drones help clean up trash from the banks of waterways
“By taking a drone up we knew that we could cover more space, more quickly with fewer people," an expert says.
The US’s coral reefs save billions of dollars in flood damage
Coral reefs perform vital roles in protecting coastlines from erosion, floods and storms.
Renewables a ‘win-win’ strategy to end Ethiopia dam dispute
Researchers say adding regional solar and wind resources to Ethiopia's hydropower is a solution that benefits Egypt and Sudan too.
In light of new climate targets, the EU’s ‘Farm to Fork’ Strategy is ripe for a revamp
However, if decarbonization is the objective, the EU needs to do more than cap greenhouse gas emissions from energy production and transportation, but has to tackle the issue from a wider angle, where Brussels' policy programmes, from the Climate Law